Organic Essential Oil - Ylang Ylang

Latin name: Cananga Odorata

Part of the plant used: Flowers

Source: Comores

Extraction method: Steam Distillation

Ylang Ylang is a tall tree native to far eastern countries such as Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia. Its yellow flowers are highly fragrant and have long petals. The essential oil made from it is available in abundance and is therefore the least expensive but it is much favoured for its fragrance in perfume and cosmetic industries, and is also being used in food industry nowadays.

According to science, Organic Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is a mental stimulant. On the contrary, the world of aromatherapy considers this oil as one of the best for relaxing the mind and body. Simply its smell is supposed to help lower the blood pressure. Bathing with the oil or using it in a massage oil naturally enhances the relaxation experience. It is used to ease stress, depression, shock or anxiety. When used as a hair tonic it is supposed to balance oil production. However, be aware that high concentrations of ylang ylang can cause headaches or nausea.

Ylang Ylang means the flower of flowers in Malay, and it was traditionally considered an aphrodisiac and relaxing fragrance, which is why the flowers of this tree were spread on a newlywed couple’s bridal bed in Indonesia. Muslim women used to burn this oil to perfume their harems, the part of the palace reserved for women. In China, the fragrance was used to purify the robes of the Mandarin. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil has long been associated with perfumes and relaxation.